Summary description of LiA goals, objectives, and outcomes

  • Goal: To bridge significant medical care gaps for vulnerable populations in Wattala, Sri Lanka by improving grassroots health literacy and accessibility to preventative care.
  • Objectives:
    • Deliver health, nutrition, and wellness education to boost everyday health literacy.
    • Assist clinical teams to maximize patient access to early diagnostics and preventative care.
    • Partner with local healthcare workers to distribute clear health insights and provide direct paramedical support.
  • Outcomes:
    • Streamlined clinic patient flow, managed vital signs tracking (BP, heart rate, blood glucose), and assisted in early dengue fever detection by monitoring hematology metrics.
    • Delivered collaborative public health education alongside local nurses and clinicians.
    • Developed crucial capacities in cross-cultural communication, fluid adaptability, and leading effectively without formal authority.